Muscles Used During the Address Position
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The address position places stress on the body due to the forward bending of the trunk over the feet. As the balance point of the trunk shifts over the middle portion of the foot, it causes increased muscle activity of all the posterior or backside muscles located in the hips, trunk and neck. These extensor muscles are responsible for keeping us upright and balanced. A slight increase in tension is noted in all the major thigh muscles. This muscle activity is in response to the anticipated movement of the arms that will occur during the next phase of the swing, the back swing. The triceps are activated to create the bend in the elbow and the forearm muscles are involved in the club being gripped.
The address position places stress on the body due to the forward bending of the trunk over the feet. As the balance point of the trunk shifts over the middle portion of the foot, it causes increased muscle activity of all the posterior or backside muscles located in the hips, trunk and neck. These extensor muscles are responsible for keeping us upright and balanced. A slight increase in tension is noted in all the major thigh muscles. This muscle activity is in response to the anticipated movement of the arms that will occur during the next phase of the swing, the back swing. The triceps are activated to create the bend in the elbow and the forearm muscles are involved in the club being gripped.
